I tried looping the scarf around my neck, like in the ad, but it looked bulky. The scarf is too thick or I’m too small or both. Even with the modification, I’m not totally on board with this look. I think it makes my boobs look funny and the view from the side is awfully front heavy.

I would try it myself in the mirror, but I already have boobage issues, so it would have to be a pretty thin scarf. I could see it working well with a scarf that had ruffles along one edge so the ruffles could go down the middle of the chest. That way it might make more sense for the chest to look bulkier (or it might just look silly, but I'd be willing to try it).

Another thing to try might be criss-crossing the ends of the scarf under the boobs and then belting at the crossing point.

I would try this look but maybe with a thinner scarf. I think you look good in that although the look from the side is not as good as the look from the front ^o^ But I love the color combination you used, as always..you're the master of color pallette ^__^

I think this would work a bit better with a thinner scarf. I actaully love the look from teh front on your, but the side is kind of bulky. I think a really thin scarf would eliminate that thou. You still look fab!

You pull it off well with your cute figure. And sheesh, that scarf and dress look like they could have come as a coordinated set. Love those colors! But I agree, I'm not entirely on board with it. It looks a bit... Fiddler on the Roof? I a totally cute way, of course.

Hello! Love how you are recreating the pose - you did a great job. I also love how honest you are about trying something that looks good in print, but not in person....I think it's a nice look, but personally I would be pretty uncomfortable trying to wear it all day.....once again, thanks for the honesty!

You did a great job with the ad... and how you styled the scarf.However being honest, I don't love it that much...I think in my case I would try it but, being a short person i would try it with less colors so i would not look crowded.

I've got this same look (but a different pic) bookmarked to try soon. Glad to see that I am not the only one that is a little concerned about the side view. Despite your reservations, I think you look lovely as always.

I've done the belted scarf with a much thinner scarf in a similar way to you. The scarf I used was also a lighter material. I got a lot of compliments on it and I wore it with a little dress to balance it out. I belted mine under the breast area like a empire waist. Hope these suggestions help.

Great colors in the outfit! Its funny you post this because I was considering the same idea as well. I have seen several people pull it off greatly, but I think this isnt very much my style... Somehow it doesnt seem "right" on me... jeje.

I ***hate*** this trend. While I adore your blog and Academichic, A. has been trying it lately too, and every time I see it I just twitch a little. It looks so uncomfortable and it doesn't seem to do favors for any body type. Bleh.

As some others have said, I think this would look better belted closer to the waist. The model seems to have an awfully long torso, b/c the belt is above her waist, but there's so much space between the belt and her neck. Beautiful colors!

it's ok but i agree, maybe belting at the natural waistline would make a difference, the model does have a longer torso but I think another issue is that the scarf is solid when it is crossing the "ladies" maybe an all-over print with a thinner more gauze like scarf belted at the waist would work.

I adore this color combination! I've been wrestling with this belted scarf business too. I keep trying it, feeling bulky, and then discarding it. I'm inspired to try again now, though, perhaps with a much thinner weight scarf?

Lighter open weave or try a soft lace. Also, something you might try is a shawl spread over the shoulders, draped and belted high for an empire waist. Tricky though - the shawl has to be just the right length or the look fails. Too much or too long, not so good.